Lead School Kitchen Manager: Daytime Hours & Growth

Impact Food Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Provided uniform

Training and career progression

Free qualifications

Staff discount scheme

Monthly incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Cook Manager to lead a kitchen team in delivering fresh, seasonal school meals. This hands-on role covers managing daily kitchen operations, team leadership, and ensuring high standards of food hygiene and service.

Ideal candidates will have experience in school or high-volume catering, strong people management skills, and a passion for quality food. The role offers daytime hours with excellent work-life balance, including holidays, meals, and uniform provision.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments.
• Skilled in preparing fresh, seasonal food.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with pride in maintaining high standards.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the catering team.
• Prepare and serve fresh, seasonal meals for the school.
• Plan menus, manage stock, and ensure food hygiene and safety standards.
• Liaise directly with onsite clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure service runs smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Catering/kitchen management

Communication

Organisational skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Impact Food Group is seeking a Cook Manager to lead a kitchen team in delivering fresh, seasonal school meals. This hands-on role covers managing daily kitchen operations, team leadership, and ensuring high standards of food hygiene and service.

Ideal candidates will have experience in school or high-volume catering, strong people management skills, and a passion for quality food. The role offers daytime hours with excellent work-life balance, including holidays, meals, and uniform provision.